Mike O'Hara, of The Detroit News, reports the Detroit Lions will have three new projected starters in the secondary this year, as Leigh Bodden and Brian Kelly take over as the starting cornerbacks while Dwight Smith jumps into one of the safety spots.

Judd Zulgad, of the Star Tribune, reports a misdemeanor charge of marijuana possession against Minnesota Vikings FS Dwight Smith has been dismissed, according to Smith's attorney, David Valentini. Valentini said Smith pleaded guilty to obstructing traffic and paid a $200 fine. The charges stemmed from an incident Dec. 13 when Minneapolis police cited Smith for impeding traffic at an intersection.

Kevin Seifert, of the Star Tribune, reports Minnesota Vikings S Dwight Smith was ticketed Thursday, Dec. 13, for misdemeanor possession of marijuana and obstructing traffic, according to a police report. A Minneapolis police officer noted Smith's vehicle impeding traffic. When Smith didn't move, the officer approached the vehicle and noticed the "strong odor of marijuana" from the vehicle. Smith "admitted he just got done smoking some marijuana," according to the report.

NFL.com reports Minnesota Vikings FS Dwight Smith has been nominated for the GMC Defensive Player of the Week Award for Week 12. Smith recorded two interceptions. One of the interceptions was returned 93-yards for a touchdown.